What an amazing event the World’s largest Wine Cellar 10K Run to have participated in Milesti Mici Wine Run January 20, 2019
Imagine running a 6 mile (10K) race literally underground in one of the largest wine cellars in the world. Yes, you are reading this correctly! The Milestii Mici Winery features over 200 kilometers of underground storage that holds about 2 million bottles of wines.
Largest Wine Cellar 10K Run – All Inside Wine Cellar:
Over 300 runners competed in a 6 mile (10K) race in the world’s largest wine cellar on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Covering more than 124 miles of subterranean wine catacombs, the state-owned Mileștii Mici hosts this unusual event. In particular, this wine cellar, with nearly 2 million bottles, holds the Guinness World Record for “largest wine cellar by the number of bottles”.
So no surprises at the finish line, runners were greeted with some of the finest
Largest Wine Cellar 10K Run—Entertainment While Running
Parts of the race were outside on slippery paths in the snow and ice. But most of the race was underground with runners passing giant oak barrels of wine. Furthermore, a surprising twist to this event was dancers, musicians, and singers wearing folk costumes performed in the darkness of the caves. In addition, they were cheering bystanders for the passing runners. Surprisingly, a number of runners included tourists from the United States, Canada, and Europe along with the local populace. Notably, this event is billed as “the only race in Europe at a depth of 100 meters.”
Largest Wine Cellar 10K Run—Unique Adventure
“The goal is not to show some unreal speed result. People come here to have fun,” said Dmitry Voloshin, President of the Sporter sports organization which set up the race. “Instead of drinking wine at a table, why not run and then drink a glass of wine?”
Moreover, this event offered a convenient package for a reasonable price (about 45 EUROS) highlighted below:
The “Standard + Tasting” package includes:
– T-shirt, with Wine Run 2019 symbols;
– Plus a BIB number with integrated electronic chip;
– In addition, an information booklet;
– More importantly, tasting of Milești Mici wines and the best traditional Moldovan meals.
The over 200 kilometer underground cave had its begins with an old stone-extracting mine. Over the years mining limestone created the perfect environment for aging and storage of wine.
Largest Wine Cellar 10K Run: Where It Began
These extensive subterranean corridors located 40-80 meters underground make for ideal conditions for wine storage and maintaining a constant temperature of 12 to 14 degrees Centigrade with a relative humidity of 85 to 95{e1494affca8541b767a1e78c88df93c2d3699e26b8e7b003c45f57d55dbb4fc5}. With these unique conditions, the old mine was converted in the 1970s into a sophisticated wine maturation facility. It sports enormous oak barrels ready to store the finest wines produced from Moldova’s best vineyards. It is the home of Milestii Mici Winery.
Home of Milestii Mici Winery Renowned For High Quality Wines
Milestii Mici Winery is renowned for producing high-quality wines from Moldova. And in the past 15-plus years, this winery has also gained a reputation as a major hub for wine tourism. It attracts a daily deluge of visitors who are eager to explore its underground labyrinth and experience its amazing wines. With the focus on quality and having ideal storage conditions for wines, Milestii Mici has earned a highly esteemed reputation in the world of wine.
Summary
What a novel idea for avid wine lovers! Moreover, this is something to consider on your “bucket list” of wine adventures outside of NAPA Valley. There is always th